Dear Readers,
As we welcome a whole new year with the fourteenth installment of VIBE Maldives, there is so much to look forward to and in the same vein be thankful for – the people, events and experiences.
Mariyam Waheedha, VIBE’s editor-in-chief for thirteen strong editions is irrefutably one of the most iconic personalities of our times. We had the honor of having such a brilliant mind and a beautiful personality through all these years. Whilst her words are immortalized in VIBE’s issues, her presence will always be felt amongst the team. We wish her only the best of everything that the future has to offer.
Our December issue is quintessential in defining a new era of modest-dressing that has become a global phenomenon. The power of evocative imagery never fades away. The clothing, manner of styling, its colors, a model’s pose or the setting in a photograph can unfold a thousand tales.
We sat down to chat with our cover girl Sama; who is not only a talented singer but is one of the many youth who wear the hijab with pride and joy. Modest fashion is far from being a new concept within the Maldivian community but with worldwide recognition and luxury brands designing clothes for the modest enthusiast – it is time we embraced it with gravitas.
December is also the peak month of the festive season. New Year celebrations, the wedding season and end-of-year vacations call for different styles. We have laid out a curated selection of clothing and accessories for different occasions in our ‘Looks’ section. Make-up styles from the current trends listed will give that perfect finishing touch. Whilst you work on your outer presentation let us not forget to keep your mind and body in check: natural ways to achieve flawless skin, energizing ‘pound’ exercises by SHE Fitness are sure to keep your entire body healthy and glowing.
On this issue, we have a special recipe by Mickaël Farina, Executive Chef of the luxurious resort Kandolhu Maldives. Excite your tastebuds and savor the flavor of a traditional Maldivian cuisine with a unique spin from his book “HiHsaaKurun”.
Together with the team at VIBE Maldives, it is with great pleasure I present you our fourteenth issue.
